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The Cost of These Dreams
Book • 2019
The Cost of These Dreams is a collection of stories that delve into the lives of sports figures like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Pat Riley, exploring the personal costs of their achievements.
Thompson's work is celebrated for its vivid detail and insight into the human side of sports.
Thompson's work is celebrated for its vivid detail and insight into the human side of sports.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
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, highlighting its exploration of the pursuit of greatness and its costs.


Ryan Holiday

Wright Thompson On The Costs Of Greatness Throughout History
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as one of his all-time favorite sports books.


Ryan Holiday

Wright Thompson on Untangling Myth from History in America
One of 

’s favorite books; he raves about it and carries it in his bookstore.


Ryan Holiday

ESPN’s Seth Wickersham on the Patriots, Tom Brady and Greatness
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as a collection of amazing sports writing.


Ryan Holiday

Wright Thompson on Reckoning with the South’s Buried Secrets
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when discussing the cost of pursuing one's dreams.


Ryan Holiday

Amelia Boone On Excellence and Endurance
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while discussing the challenges faced by elite athletes and the pursuit of success.

Alex Ostberg

NCAA All-American Alex Ostberg Shares His Wisdom On Perspective, Gratitude, Taking Action, & Being A Life-Long Learner
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as a book exploring the costs of pursuing ambitious goals.


Ryan Holiday

How To Change Your Mindset and Transform Your Life with Ryan Holiday #171
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as one of his favorite writers and a great sports writer, whose book "The Cost of These Dreams" is praised.


Ryan Holiday

ESPN's Wright Thompson On What Makes Us Great… And Human